Emma H. Doxtater's Obituary
Emma H. Doxtater, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 22, 2015. Emma was born on June 20, 1930 to Fred and Martha Rollenhagen. In 1948 she married Lawrence Doxtater and together they were blessed with 3 daughters. She attended Jibson Baptist Church. Sadly in 1996 Lawrence passed away unexpectedly. Emma enjoyed gardening, watching game shows, and her Sunday family gatherings. First and foremost to her was always her family. She was a sassy, whitty, strong-willed, compassionate, caring woman who will be deeply missed. Emma is survived by her 3 daughters, Sandy Blamer, Debbie (Joe) Gauthier and Diane (Marvin) Hill; grandchildren, Lisa, Danny, Amy, Andy and Adam; 13 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Harriet, Bonnie and Nancy; brother-in-law, Dick; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence; parents; 1 granddaughter Tracy Six; Russ Griswold; brothers, Fred and Bill Rollenhagen; sisters, Martha Shirk; Una Pierce. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held on Friday September 25, 2015 at 2pm at The Sytsema Chapel 737 Apple Ave., 231-726-5210. VISITATION will be held on Thursday from 5-7 at the funeral home and also 1 hour prior to the start of the service. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association or Harbor Hospice.
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